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Tier-1 Semiconductor Company Location West Lafayette, Indiana (On-site) Sector Semiconductors Type Permanent Starts Share Job description Lead/Senior AMS Research Engineer – Advanced Tech Exploration – Tier-1 Semiconductor Company The client The client is a Tier-1 semiconductor company recognised globally for its leadership in mixed-signal technology and frequent top‑ranked contributions at ISSCC. With a flat organisational structure and strong ties to leading academic institutions, they invest heavily in exploratory research, providing access to tier‑1 foundry resources and full tape‑out capability across worldwide design centres. The role The role sits within a newly established Advanced Technology Exploration hub, bridging university research and product R&D to invent next‑generation mixed‑signal architectures. You will: • Spearhead exploratory research in advanced mixed‑signal architectures (Data Converters, PLL/CDR, High‑Speed SerDes/AFE). • Drive concepts from feasibility and schematic design through to physical IC tape‑out. • Perform silicon characterization, measurement and lab validation of prototype chips. • Contribute to IP portfolio via patents and publish in top conferences/journals. • Collaborate with university partners and internal engineering teams. Your background • PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field with focus on AMS circuit research. • Deep hands‑on design expertise in high‑speed data converters, PLL/clocking, or high‑speed SerDes/AFE. • Proven tape‑out experience of complex mixed‑signal designs and silicon measurement. • Experience with advanced CMOS/FinFET process nodes. • Strong record of patents or publications in leading IEEE conferences/journals. Location Indiana, United States At PER International we believe the best engineering teams are also the most diverse. We welcome applications from candidates of every background, and assure every applicant that they will be assessed on the strength of their work and ambition — without regard to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Apply for this role

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Tier-1 Semiconductor Company
Location West Lafayette, Indiana (On-site)
Sector Semiconductors
Type Permanent
Lead/Senior AMS Research Engineer – Advanced Tech Exploration – Tier-1 Semiconductor Company
The role sits within a newly established Advanced Technology Exploration hub, bridging university research and product R&D to invent next‑generation mixed‑signal architectures.
Spearhead exploratory research in advanced mixed‑signal architectures (Data Converters, PLL/CDR, High‑Speed SerDes/AFE).
Drive concepts from feasibility and schematic design through to physical IC tape‑out.
Perform silicon characterization, measurement and lab validation of prototype chips.
Contribute to IP portfolio via patents and publish in top conferences/journals.
Collaborate with university partners and internal engineering teams.
PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field with focus on AMS circuit research.
Deep hands‑on design expertise in high‑speed data converters, PLL/clocking, or high‑speed SerDes/AFE.
Proven tape‑out experience of complex mixed‑signal designs and silicon measurement.
Experience with advanced CMOS/FinFET process nodes.
Strong record of patents or publications in leading IEEE conferences/journals.
Apply for this role

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